Mars has an average atmospheric pressure of roughly 0.006 atm -- almost exactly the triple point of water. The authors reference "recurring slope linae" at temperatures of 250 - 300K, a pattern that they conclude is consistent with a "flowing, volatile species". In what phases is pure water most likely to exist at these temperatures and pressure? O It depends on the exact temperature -- but either liquid or gas O It depends on the exact temperature -- but either liquid of solid O It depends on the exact temperature -- but either solid or gas solid O liquid

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Mars has an average atmospheric pressure of roughly 0.006 atm -- almost exactly the triple point
of water. The authors reference "recurring slope linae" at temperatures of 250 - 300K, a pattern
that they conclude is consistent with a "flowing, volatile species".
In what phases is pure water most likely to exist at these temperatures and pressure?
O It depends on the exact temperature -- but either liquid or gas
O It depends on the exact temperature -- but either liquid of solid
O It depends on the exact temperature
- but either solid or gas
solid
O liquid
gas
Transcribed Image Text:Mars has an average atmospheric pressure of roughly 0.006 atm -- almost exactly the triple point of water. The authors reference "recurring slope linae" at temperatures of 250 - 300K, a pattern that they conclude is consistent with a "flowing, volatile species". In what phases is pure water most likely to exist at these temperatures and pressure? O It depends on the exact temperature -- but either liquid or gas O It depends on the exact temperature -- but either liquid of solid O It depends on the exact temperature - but either solid or gas solid O liquid gas
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